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Digital Barriers’ CEO Zak Doffman comments on what’s ahead after October 2017 management buyout

Digital Barriers plc, the technology company that provides live video streaming, facial recognition and video analytics technologies, completed a management buyout on Oct. 31. The transaction was backed by UK-based Volpi Capital. The now privately-owned company also recently announced that it has secured licences for its facial recognition technology into the automotive sector and is continuing to successfully evolve from hardware solutions to software licensing and channel sales. SourceSecurit...

New ATG Access vehicle barrier system set to make streets safer following terrorist attacks

A British-designed road block system, which can withstand the force of a 5,500lbs vehicle travelling at 30mph, is headed to the United States in response to last week’s New York City terrorist attack in Manhattan. ATG Access Surface Guard Surface Guard has been developed by ATG Access, an innovator of bollard and vehicle barrier systems. Surface Guard is the first system of its kind designed to protect pedestrians from targeted vehicle attacks, and meets the latest international standard...

Hikvision announces debut of smarter, faster AI Cloud at Artificial Intelligence forum

Hikvision’s ‘AI Cloud’ establishes a distributed structure incorporating Cloud Computing and Edge Computing. It extends the Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm from the cloud, to an edge network of on-premises video recorders and servers, and further to edge devices like the security cameras. The three-layer architecture all supports the goal to build a new class of AI-powered application, being even smarter and faster. Hikvision successfully held an Artificial Intelligence...

Trick or Treat? CCTV.co.uk report shows tricks are more scary than treats for frightened homeowners

The trend for gangs of youths to use Halloween as an excuse to reign terror on neighbourhoods is predicted to rise in 2017. The survey carried out by CCTV.co.uk as part of their Fear of Crime Survey suggests that many people worry about Halloween. Damage to homes and cars Vanessa from Sheffield says: “It’s not all cute kids in fancy dress with buckets asking for sweets round here, some are nasty and we’ve seen eggs and flour being thrown on cars and at house windows especiall...

Hikvision launches new under-vehicle surveillance systems for fast and effective vehicle checks

Helping to establish the highest levels of site safety and security for end-users, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched a new range of fixed and portable Under-Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Under vehicle surveillance Fully digitally based, the UVSS have been specifically designed to scrutinise the undercarriage of vehicles - offering a fast and effective means for security personnel to examine moving vehicles, and all with minimal d...

Digital Barriers’ EdgeVis Live delivers wireless surveillance solution for smart cities

Digital Barriers has announced a new frontier in wireless surveillance streaming solutions for Connected Cars and smart cities using EdgeVis Live running on the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 AI supercomputer. EdgeVis Live from Digital Barriers delivers high-definition video over cellular networks, overcoming the challenges of low, poor or constrained bandwidths. For the first time, it delivers near-zero latency live streaming with advanced edge analytics in an embedded solution for vehicles and public safe...

Fleet Source launches UK’s first Terrorism Risk and Incident Prevention products and training services

Fleet Source, a provider of training and auditing services for the road transport industry, has announced the launch of the UK’s first Terrorism Risk and Incident Prevention suite of products and training services named ‘TRIP’, specifically designed for commercial fleet operators. TRIP to educate on risks of terrorism In response to the recent escalation of VAAW (Vehicle as a Weapon) terrorism-related incidents, Fleet Source has developed a suite of counter-terrorism related...

Genetec announces launch of Citigraf: New public safety decision support system

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the launch of its new public safety decision support system, Genetec Citigraf™. Created for citywide law enforcement and public safety agencies, Citigraf features a powerful correlation and analytics engine that instantly detects and displays relevant information from disparate systems for inter-agency collaboration. Fast on-scene response With highly-ac...

Digital Watchdog extends MEGApix family with new 4 megapixel License Plate Recognition camera

Digital Watchdog, a provider of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the new MEGApix® 4 Megapixel License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera (DWC-MB44iALPR). The new IP LPR camera offers a specialty solution for applications looking to capture licence plates on moving vehicles at up to 50mph. The camera is integrated with DW Spectrum® IPVMS to help users get the most from live and recorded video quickly and eas...

Digital Barriers says facial recognition could address Uber safety concerns

Transport for London’s decision not to renew ride-sharing company Uber’s licence has highlighted security concerns within the ride-sharing and broader shared economy, says Zak Doffman, CEO of UK-based Digital Barriers. How do we assure ourselves of the identity and trustworthiness of those delivering or using services organised through smartphones or cloud-based applications? How do we know that the person who underwent the background checks is the same one turning up at our doorstep...

Pelco and NAFFCO among companies returning for Intersec’s 2018 20th anniversary in Dubai

As preparations continue ahead of Intersec 2018, the 20th anniversary edition of world’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection will be a notable milestone for a number of exhibitors that have grown with the exhibition since its inception in 1999. Pelco’s Intersec history Pelco by Schneider Electric is one of 13 companies at Intersec 2018 that exhibited at the inaugural edition 20 years ago, and will line up alongside more than 1,300 exhibitors from 58 countri...

CNL Software updates IPSecurityCenter V5.5 PSIM system software for integrated situation management

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, has announced the release of IPSecurityCenter Version 5.5. The release includes many performance and feature enhancements for large-scale and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter for integrated, enterprise-wide situation management. As the size, scale, and complexity of IPSecurityCenter deployments continue to increase, so does its scalability, subsystem and sensor compatibility, and accessi...

Bosch AUTODOME IP 4000i and 5000i cameras open new chapter for applications beyond security

Until now, level of detail has been the key quality parameter for surveillance cameras, as clear images at all times was the most important feature for high security. True, security personnel must see all relevant information in great detail to react quickly and take appropriate action. But what if a moving object leaves the camera’s field of view? The AUTODOME IP family of pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras is the answer. These enable users manually to keep track of persons of interest as...

Sielox showcases enhancements to AnyWare access control solution at ASIS 2017

Sielox’s latest enhancements to its innovative AnyWare Browser-Based Access Control Platform makes it faster, easier to use and more scalable than ever for small to mid-sized businesses. Highlighted at ASIS 2017, Booth 1533, AnyWare features templates for easy configuration, performance and speed. Authorised users can manage their doors and alarm points from anywhere at any time with the same user interface via a variety of mobile or fixed networked devices including smartphones, tablets...

Nedap introduces SENSIT enhancements along with new generation of smart parking products

Nedap, global provider of parking detection technology, launches a brand-new generation of smart parking products. With a new smart parking sensor, parking guidance app and gateway, Nedap continues to innovate the leading smart parking platform: SENSIT. The platform contributes to the optimisation of parking guidance and traffic flows in city centers and retail environment all over the world. Resulting in: less congestion, reduction of emissions, safer streets and thus a more attractive city for...

Hesco launches new security barrier TERRABLOCK to minimise impact of hostile vehicles

The latest security product from Hesco has been launched: Available in five specifications, TERRABLOCK is a security barrier which is designed to minimise the impact of hostile vehicles, protecting both civilians and critical infrastructure. Protecting the public Hesco have been providing innovative security solutions since 1991, working to protect some of the most hostile environments around the world, and their new launch adds to their extensive security offering. Five years in the making,...

March Networks incident search facilitates security and investigations for transit agencies

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce an innovative investigation capability for bus, light rail and passenger rail agencies. Incident Search – now available as an option in March Networks Command for Transit video management software – dramatically reduces the time needed to investigate reported incidents and share accurate evidence. It provides fleet operators with a visual overview of what’s happening on all of their rou...

Dahua introduces intelligent airport security management solution

Although it has been statistically proven that taking a plane is no more risky than taking a bus, people do have reasons to put extra caution on air travel safety, especially in a time replete with terrorist threats. A major line of defence must be the various sections of the airports, which, as a gateway to the outside world and transportation hub of the city, has always been on the top safety list of the government and all related authorities. Dahua Airport Solution is an intelligent security...

Robotic Assistance Devices announces partnership agreement with Romeo Power

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has entered into an agreement with Romeo Power to outfit the SMP Robotics S5 Security Guard Robot with Romeo's lithium-ion battery packs. RAD will exclusively use Romeo’s power solution and similarly Romeo will only supply RAD as their exclusive security robot partner. Advanced robotic solutions The addition of Romeo Power battery packs to the RAD robotics solution delivers 12 hours of continuous operation regardless of terrain or climate. Romeo Power's a...

Johnson Controls’ updated victor Unified VMS enhances user experience and video solution functionality

Johnson Controls’ newest version of its victor Unified Video Management Systems and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders from American Dynamics, provides a transformed, contemporary user interface and new detection and analytics features for increased visibility of the security environment. With victor/VideoEdge 5.0, the updated feature set includes licence plate-recognition, perimeter detection, edge-based SD-card failover redundancy and several other advanced surveillance features, deliveri...

Securitas improves driver safety for mobile employees with GreenRoad

Securitas has partnered with GreenRoad – the industry leader in driver safety and behaviour technology – to improve driver safety among its 11,000 employees. With vehicle collisions the number one cause of work-related deaths in the UK, Securitas wants to reduce risks associated with driver behaviour – both for the welfare of its employees and other road users. GreenRoad technology will allow Securitas to track the movements of its fleet, monitoring driver behaviour, such as...

NEDAP announces Asian certified business partners for long-range identification

EntryPass (Malaysia), IoT (Phillippines), Utis (China), Armada (Hong Kong) and Entech (Singapore) have been announced as Nedap's Certified Partners for long-range identification. The certified business partners have shown a long-term commitment to Nedap and have been successful in realising installations in the parking, vehicle access control and security market throughout Asia. The certified partnerships are the result of the long-term relationships built with Nedap’s key partners in the...

Nortech Control announces new partnership with ADI Global Distribution

Nortech is pleased to announce ADI Global Distribution as one of its official distributors, meaning that ADI’s customers now have access to Nortech’s full People and Vehicle Access control and parking products. ADI Global Distribution has the largest UK branch network for the Security Industry. It delivers impeccable customer service and is committed to building trusted and personal business partnerships. Full range of access control products Each product division within ADI has i...

Navtech Radar awarded grant to develop autonomous vehicle technology

Navtech Radar has been awarded a grant from Innovate UK to help the team carry out exciting research in the area of autonomous vehicles. In collaboration with the Oxford Robotics Institute (University of Oxford), the team will develop a sensor for autonomous vehicles that will provide 360-degree high resolution coverage in all weather conditions. This will significantly improve the capabilities and safety of the machines in difficult driving conditions, when safe and reliable transportation is m...

Traka32 and Traka Web software now integrated with Open Options' DNA Fusion platform

Traka announces that its Traka32 and Traka Web software are now integrated with Open Options' DNA Fusion platform extending its reach to secure, manage and audit physical keys, fleets and equipment at the core of any business. Joint solution "We're excited to offer a joint solution between our DNA Fusion access control software and Traka's key management systems," said Open Options President and General Manager Jonathan Berman. "Open Options is dedicated to providing open platform solutions, w...

March Networks introduces new mobile IP cameras to its complete transportation solution for bus and rail fleets

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, introduces the new mobile IP cameras to its complete transportation solution for bus, light rail, and passenger rail fleets. Designed to provide transit operators with improved and more comprehensive surveillance coverage, the megapixel cameras are purpose-built to withstand demanding mobile environments and capture consistently clear video in near darkness, bright daylight and the abrupt lighting transitions that occur when ve...

Connected technologies services help customer receive higher ROI

For security dealers to be successful and drive greater profitability for their business in this changing technology landscape, they need to get closer to their customers, understand what makes their system more useful and deliver a stellar experience. It’s not enough to simply offer a running list of new services. It’s critical to engage with the customer and identity how a service, device or technology will make the user’s facility more efficient, yield a tangible return on i...

Geutebruck develops camera portfolio by integrating Video Content Analysis features

Geutebruck is expanding its portfolio with camera-based Video Content Analysis (VCA). VCA reliably detects people, cars, trucks, animals, colours or behaviour patterns in moving images - by day or night. Items such as containers, pallets or packages can be accurately identified. The video motion detection in the camera is activated by the customer. Video Content Analysis abilities The main features are Abandoned Object (loitering items), Removed Object (missing items), Counting (item counting)...

Nortech Control System appoints Norbain as its Distribution Partner

Norbain, one of the UK’s distributors of IP, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Detection solutions can now offer their customers Nortech’s popular People & Vehicle Access Control Products. They will distribute the full range of Nortech’s security products including Access Control, Readers & ID Devices, Long Range Identification, and Vehicle Detection & Parking products all of which provide complete solutions across a wide variety of applications. Steve Blackler,...

Videx launches new digital GSM system with integrated proximity access control and coded access

Videx launches its new digital GSM system that can provide access control to a wide range of gated properties, office blocks, apartments and commercial buildings. The new system uses mobile technology to communicate and operate doors, automatic gates, car parks and remote site applications, making it a perfect security solution for unmanned sites and communications outside of normal business hours. It is available as part of the popular 4000 series modular door entry system, a vandal resistanc...